After seeing Lindsay this morning I am encouraged. The circulation to the foot seems much improved, her coloring is much better, and Moira, her nurse, was mildly optimistic. We all have our favorite nurses, and Moira ranks up there!!! She is so tender and caring, and I love the way that she talks to Lindsay as she cares for her.
We have not seen the doctors yet, but the bleeding seems to be under control. Pray that she will be able to urinate better. Pray that the infection will continue to be healed. Pray that the bypass will prove to be effective and provide strength and healing to the heart.
We asked if she was still a candidate for a transplant. Moira said that she is still on the list, but that they would not accept one right now because of all she has been through combined with the infection.
I know that the kids will need your continued encouragement today. Pray for Zach and me as we travel back to NJ later this morning. I will update you as I get information.
14 comments:
Your entire family is an inspriration...God be with you as you travel home.
The Bowies
You all have had a tough night and a tough day yesterday. I am reminded of Psalm 92 when the Psalmist talks about God's faithfulness at night and how he will declare His steadfast love in the morning. I pray that you are experiencing His great love for you this morning even though progress is slower than you had hoped. Father please place your healing hands on Lindsay's heart and your arms of comfort around Jon and Laura. We love you!
Tim and Pat
Jon and Laura,
Your faith and strength through all of this has been a wonderful testament to me and my family. I hold my children just a little tighter every night as we pray for you all. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Our love to you all.
Stephanie
All of you have been through so much and I am praying for you constantly. Psalm 62:5 has been on my mind this morning and I pray that it brings you some peace and comfort.
Find rest, oh my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.
Our love, thoughts & prayers are continuing for all of you.
Kevin, Liz, Matt & Aimee Tompkins
Over and over, I've listened to this song from Casting Crowns, and every day it has been a reminder of God's love...maybe you've heard it..."Praise You in This Storm"
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I was sure by now, God, You would have reached down and wiped our tears away - stepped in and saved the day. But once again, I say "amen" and it's still raining.
As the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you," and as Your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who give and takes away.
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You've never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm...
...I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth.
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Continuing to pray...
I wanted to share a little bit from yesterday's My Utmost for His Highest e-mail devotional:
To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, we do not know what a day may bring forth. This is generally said with a sigh of sadness, it should be rather an expression of breathless expectation. We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God.
"Believe also in Me," said Jesus, not - "Believe certain things about Me." Leave the whole thing to Him, it is gloriously uncertain how He will come in, but He will come.
With love and prayers,
Susan M.
I read this this morning on an email:
No ocean can hold it back.
No river can overtake it.
No whirlwind can go faster.
No army can defeat it.
No law can stop it.
No distance can slow it.
No disease can cripple it.
No force on earth is more powerful or effective than the power of prayer. (Linn Carlson)
Praying much for you ALL.
Ruthi & Steve
Many times yesterday and during the night all I could say was "Lindsay, Lindsay" as my heart filled with prayers for her and for all of you, and for the medical team caring for her. The Lord hears the groanings of our heart even when we cannot utter them. This is another day to trust in His unfailing love..Diane Nichols
Isn't it wonderful that we serve a God who is in the "WOW" busines. I praise God that he already knows the rest of the story.
Praying for healing and rest for Lindsay and rest, strength and peace for all of you.
Love Lisa DeKruif
My Sweet Laura:
I came across one of Nan's poems from her book it is called Wrap Me Up In You.
One day there was a little girl
As happy as can be.
Without a care in all the world
Til she fell and hurt her knee.
As tears were streaming down her face,
Sobbing I heard her say,
Mommy, I hurt myself just now,
While having the bestest play.
And into the arms of the one who cared,
I heard words that I knew were true,
Mommy Oh Mommy pkease wrap me up,
Oh please wrap me up in you.
Her Mommy then took her up in her arms,
And kissed every tear away.
And tenderly lovingly fixed the hurt,
Then she smiled and ran out to play.
Have you ever been hurt in the game of life?
and you didn't know what to do?
Try going to Jesus and simply say,
Lord wrap me up in you.
And there in the arms of the Master,
He'll wipe every tear away,
and fix every hurt with the touch of His love,
And send us again on our way.
How greatly we need this assurance
Til all of this life is through
Knowing we can go daily to Jesus,
Saying Lord wrap me up in YOU.
I hope you all feel our arms around you and also the arms of the Master.
I love you,
Aunt Jeanne
We're with you all the way and then some...
Dina
We praise God with you for the "improved" report this morning! We'll take every bit of good news we can get and cling to it! We'll continue to pray for the specific things you asked for, Bill, and much more. May God give you all much-needed rest (both of body and spirit) after such a trying day yesterday, and safe travel for you and Zach. I know it must be hard to leave there, but you'll leave a part of your heart there, just as all the rest of us are doing! We love all of you dearly and we look forward to the day when you bring Lindsay back to NJ for a visit. Maybe there will be a big celebration for her at Keswick! Thank you for the pictures of all of you. It made us feel like we were right there with you. Jon and Laura, you're incredible parents and a tremendous inspiration to so many. God bless! Janet and Alan Jaeger
"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?” Psalm 121:1 (NASB)
It is obvious that you are drawing your strength from your Heavenly Father and from the hundreds of people that are lifting you up in prayer. God bless and keep Lindsay and her family in His care.
Harlan & Clare Van Dis
I pray that you all have a peaceful & restful day. Lindsay will need all of you to be as strong as she is! When my sweet grandbaby was in NICU for 89 long, hard, days she was called "the strong warrior". Lindsay is the same, it's amazing how these little ones have so much fight & will in them. God gives us ALL the grace we need as we need it. Children just accept it much more graciously than we do. She will wake up with a smile for you all, I'm sure. Stay strong & rest everytime you get the chance...Romans 5:3-5
Linda Lazenby TN.
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